diff --git a/extras/SX126x_Spectrum_Scan/liveSpectrumScan.py b/extras/SX126x_Spectrum_Scan/liveSpectrumScan.py
index cd919e9e..7fc92cfb 100644
--- a/extras/SX126x_Spectrum_Scan/liveSpectrumScan.py
+++ b/extras/SX126x_Spectrum_Scan/liveSpectrumScan.py
@@ -168,8 +168,9 @@ class SpectrumScan:
                             continue
                         self.__data_dissector(bytestream)
                     except serial.SerialException as e:
-                        LOG_ERROR(e)
-                        break
+                        LOG_WARNING(e)
+                        continue
+            
             com.reset_input_buffer()
             com.reset_output_buffer()
             com.close()
@@ -233,6 +234,12 @@ class SpectrumScan:
         self.start_freq = args.freqStart
         self.end_freq = args.freqEnd
 
+        try:
+            self.device_uart.open()
+        except serial.SerialException as e:
+            LOG_ERROR(e)
+            return
+
         # Update the initial values with the args values
         self.delta_freq = int((self.end_freq - self.start_freq) / DEFAULT_STEP_PER_FREQ)
         self.data_matrix = np.zeros((SCAN_WIDTH, self.delta_freq))